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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,733.76, 45,172.60 and 17,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,733.76, 45,172.60 and 17,829.76 is: 24,605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,733.76 : 45,172.60 = 17,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,733.76/45,172.60 = 17,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,733.76x = 45,172.60 × 17,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,733.76x = 805,416,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,416,616.58/32,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.07

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